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Public commenter alleges veteran at VA campus denied compensation after near‑fatal attack while employed by CoreCivic
Summary
A resident told the commission a veteran employed at a private correctional company was pressured to sign a document forfeiting the right to sue in exchange for medical payment; the commenter said the veteran received no cash settlement and has applied for public assistance.
During the public‑comment period, William Rogers addressed the commission to relate the experience of a veteran he identified as a former CoreCivic employee at the VA Leavenworth campus.
Rogers said the veteran served in the U.S. Army and later was recruited in 2020 to work for CoreCivic. He said the employee suffered a violent assault and, while hospitalized, was presented with a document from CoreCivic offering to pay medical bills if she signed; Rogers said the veteran signed and as a result “lost her right to sue.” He told the commission the veteran’s claim was closed and she received no cash settlement. “You know how much money CoreCivic gave her? … They gave her 0,” Rogers said.
Rogers said the veteran is now disabled, unable to work and has applied for public assistance. He asked Leavenworth residents to contact CoreCivic and express concern about the veteran’s treatment. The commission did not respond during the public‑comment period; the mayor noted staff may follow up with specific individuals after the meeting.
